Chapter 93
Sapphire.
The chill in the air grew sharper, and I shivered, pulling my jacket tighter around me. Something was wrong. I could feel it in the way Aragon tensed beside me, his posture shifting, his every muscle coiled like a spring ready to snap. His eyes scanned the darkening woods, and though his face remained calm, I knew that reaction to realize that something was wrong.
My body ringled with all signs of danger and I didn’t like it one bit
“What’s going on?” I whispered.
Aragon didn’t answer. Instead, he raised a finger to his lips, silencing me with a quiet but urgent gesture. I swallowed hard, nodding as he took my hand and began leading me toward the car. My pulse quickened, and I couldn’t shake the eerie semation that we weren’t alone. My eyes darted to every shadow, searching for the threat I could feel lurking just out of sight
The last thing I needed was a surprise attack.
When we reached the car, he opened the door and gestured for me to get inside
“Stay in the car,” he manmured. “Don’t come out, no maner what.”
Thesitated, gripping the edge of the door. “Angon, what’s going on?”
Before he could answer, a deep, guttural growl rumbled from behind us, freezing me in place. My heart skipped a beat as I turned to see five figures emerge from the tree line, their eyes gleaming with malice. They moved with a predatory grace, their steps deliberate and silent. Rogues
My nose wrinkled in disgust as 1 studied them
Aragon’s voice was sharp as he snapped. “Get in the car, now.”
I shook my head, planting my feet firmly on the ground. Tim not leaving you here to face them alone.”
“Damn it, don’t argue with me,” he hissed, his gaze locked on the intruders. His hands curled into fists, his entire body vibrating with restrained
power. “I need you safe.”
Before I could respond, one of the rogues stepped forward, his expression smug and taunting.
“Hand her over,” he said. “And we’ll make this quick.”
I could guess that was the leader, while the others hung back, he was the only one in front.
My brows furrowed, confusion and anger awirling within me. Hand me over What the hell were they talking about?
Aragon’s voice was calm but deadly. “Why do you want her!”
The rogue tired his head, a twisted grin spreading across his face. “We’re not at Liberty to share that, I’m afraid. Just hand her over, and we’ll leave without spilling any blood”
“Not happening,” he replied, his tone colder than I’d ever heard ir. Tumarobad and walk away while you still can‘
Another rogue snarled, stepping closer. His gaze flicked to me, and his lips curled in disdain. “You’d risk everyone’s lives, including your son’s” he spar. “What kind of mother would endanger her child like this
The mention of Charlie ignited something primal within me. A low growl rose in my thro, my body trembling with fury. “Say another word about my son,” I uid, “and I’ll rip your throat out.”
halantly. “We tried it the nice way,” he said. “Take her.”
The leader glanced at his pack, shrugging nonchalantly.
“Aragon“” I asked nervously.
–“Baby, please go. Take the car and get some help. I already mindlinked the guards,”
Then I will stay and have your back till they come.”
He looked at me and nodded.
ti happened fast, too fast. The rogues lunged, and suddenly, I was locked in survival mode. With a snarl, Aragon sprang forward, meeting the first rugur brad on with a forceful blow that sent the man sprawling. I dropped the things in my hands, my instincts taking over as I squared off against another attacker who tried to sneak up on me.
The rogue charged, claws extended, but I sidestepped at the last second, slamming my elbow into his ribs and sending him stumbling. His growt despered as he recovered lunging at me again
Hould see the surprise on his face. He thought I was some dumb bimbo with no energy. Jokes on him.
This time. I met him head on, my hands gripping his arms as we struggled for dominance, With a sharp twist, I threw him to the ground, but before Trout finish him off, anotlar roque came at me from the able.
Tharrly had time to react, ducking as claws swiped dangerously close to my face. A sarl escaped my lips as Ishafted partially, my nails elongating
struck out, catching him a rou the chest and drawing blood. He roured in pain, stumbling back, but the first rogue was already on his feet, charging
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“Behind you!” Aracon shouted
I span just in time, slamming my fist into the first rogue’s jaw and sending a reeling. The second rogue snarled, cinding me like a predator stalking its prey. My muscles ached, but I refused to back down, I was fighting for my family, there was no room for fear or hesitation
I had made sure I got all the training 1 needed so I could protect Charlie. I told my instructor not to go easy on me. I needed to be strong and capable to protect my pup. And now. it paid off
Aragon, meanwhile, was a force of nature. He moved with a lethal precision, has blows Landing with devastating impact. One rogue went down. clutching his side, but another took his place, relentless and brutal. Aragon growled his eyes flashing with fury as he blocked a maps aimed at his throat, countering with a kick that sent the attacker crashing into a tree.
Despite our efforts, we were outnumbered, and the rogues tought with a vicious desperation. My breath came in ragged gasps as I ducked and weaved, striking out whenever I saw an opening. One of the rogues managed to land a blow his claws raking across my arm, and I cried out in pain but refused to let it slow me down. I retaliated with a savage swipe of my own my claws slicing through has side and sending him to the ground.
My arm ached as blood guibed out of it, I winced.
Aragon let out a roar as he finished off has opponent, his chest heaving as he turned to me. I was still locked in combat with the last rogue, has strength nearly matching mine. But I dig deep, channeling every ounce of anger and determination 1 had. With a final surge of power, I slammed ham to the ground, my claws at has throat.
“Stay down.” I growled. “And dont ever threaten my son again,“
The rogue betated for a moment before finally submitting, his eyes filled with hatred as he closed them.
“I knocked ham out.
The rest were dead.
1 collapsed omo my knees, my body trembling from the exertion. Blood dripped from the gash on my arm and I winced as the adrenaline began to wear off
“Are you okay?” Argon asked
“I live.” I replied, managing a weak smile. “You?”
“Ive had worse.” he said, though the tension in his jaw betrayed his pain
We helped each other to our feet, leaning on one another as we made our way back to the car. The night was quiet once more, but the weight of what had just happened lingered heavily in the air.
“Why did they want me?” I asked softly.
Aragon’s expression darkened, his gare fixed ahead. “I don’t know,” he admitted. “But Fin going to find out. And I’ll make sure this never happens
I nodded, trusting him completely. Whatever this was there were forces against
The headlights cut through the lingering darkness as Marcel and the parol guards emerged from the fores. Rebet flooded through me, though it was quickly followed by embarrassment as their eyes widened, taking in the karnage around us. Blood stained the earth, the air thick with the metalise scent of battle. I tightened my grip on Aragon’s arm, Iraning into him for support as my legs wavered beneath me.
Marcel’s sharp gaze moved between us, his brow furrowed. “What happened here? Are you two okay?”
1 oodded, though the madon sent a jolt were five of them. They wanted her.”
Pain through my side, making me wince. Aragoneadied me. “We were ambushed by rogues. There
Marcel’s expression darkened “Five Here! On our territory!”
just passing through. They had orders. Get someone to clean this mess up and
“Yes.” Aragon growled, his fists still clenched “And they weren’t just passing throug tighten the patrols. Immediately.”
Marcel nodded to the guards, who began dispersing to secure the area. His eyes softened slightly as he turned back to me. “Are you sure you’re
“shara hurt,” Aragon interrupted before I could respond, stone leaving no room for argument. “Get her to the park doctor now,”
“I’m fine.” I murmured, though the sharp sting in my arm begged to differ. The adrenaline that had kept me going was wearing off, and the aches and
“You’re not fine,” Aragon snapped. “You’re bleeding, and you can barely stand. Don’t argue with me.”
Marel stepped forward, but Aragon was already guiding me toward the car, his movements both gentle and urgent. “Ill take care of her,” he said duerfus tharulder. “Secure the area and report back to me if you finil anything — anything –
“Understood.” Marcel replied, though his concern lingered in his eyes. “Be careful.”
Argon helped me into the car, his hands firm but careful as he ensured 1 was seated properly. He slid into the driver’s seat and started the engine, the humed the car providing a strange comfort amaha the cham
As we drove off. I leaned my head back against the seat, closing my eyes for a moment. The tension the air between us was palpable, but newher of us spoke at first. The silence felt heavy, filled with unspoken thoughts and emotion.
Finally, I broke the quiet. “They knew about Charlie,” I said softly. “They mentioned him ”
ering wheel Has jaw was leished the moules in hu neck caur “That’s what worries me il
71 krok.” Argon replied, fox grip tightening is the steering wh
them information” My Throat tightened.
nis seemned in cood ham. “Tut Ell get to the bottom of a Whoever is behind this will regret even thinking
allowed hard, nodding even though he couldnt see me
